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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.68 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.68 and 72.82 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.68 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.68 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.68 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 23,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.02/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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